Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 6 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH8 scores against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH8 and the ZS70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and ZS70 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH8 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.